How To Fix 72289 - A B2 entry exists in the payroll period; delete this entry first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 289

• Message text: A B2 entry exists in the payroll period; delete this entry first

What causes this issue?

A message from table ERT in cluster B1 for a specific date is to be
deleted.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

However, cluster B2 still contains an entry for this payroll period
(month/year) for the selected personnel number. This is not permitted.

System Response

The message from table ERT is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

Please use transaction PT66 (report RPCLSTB2) to delete the
corresponding entry in cluster B2. Then delete the entry in table ERT of
cluster B1.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72289 - A B2 entry exists in the payroll period; delete this entry first ?

  The SAP error message 72289, which states "A B2 entry exists in the payroll period; delete this entry first," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a B2 (or "B2 entry") in the payroll period that needs to be addressed before you can proceed with certain payroll actions, such as running payroll or making changes to payroll data.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of a B2 entry in the payroll period. A B2 entry usually refers to a specific type of payroll data that has been recorded for an employee, and it may indicate that there are pending or incomplete payroll transactions that need to be resolved. This could happen due to:
  
  Incomplete Payroll Processing: If payroll has not been fully processed for the period, there may be entries that are preventing further actions.
  Manual Entries: Manual adjustments or entries made in the payroll data that have not been finalized or cleared.
  Data Integrity Issues: Issues with data integrity or consistency in the payroll records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you will need to delete or correct the B2 entry that is causing the issue. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the B2 Entry:
  
  Use transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Results) or PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll) to view the payroll results for the relevant period.
  Look for any B2 entries that are listed.
  
  
  
  Delete the B2 Entry:
  
  If you have identified the B2 entry, you can delete it using the appropriate transaction code. This may involve using PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC to adjust the payroll results.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Re-run Payroll:
  
  After deleting the B2 entry, you can re-run the payroll process for the affected period to ensure that all calculations are correct and that there are no further issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Errors:
  
  After resolving the B2 entry, check for any other potential errors or warnings that may arise during the payroll process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and handling payroll results.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03, PA30, and PC00_MXX_CALC for managing payroll data.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete or modify payroll entries in the system.
  Testing: If you are working in a production environment, consider testing the changes in a development or quality assurance environment first to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll.